Ann Hartmann - Awards and Recognitions

CONTESTS:

2010

"Runner Up" in Singing News / Solid Gospel Songwriter Search

Ann was one of five runners up in the 3rd annual Singing News / Solid Gospel Songwriter Search. For more information visit their websites: Singing News / Solid Gospel

AWARDS:

2009

Songwriter of the Year

This is a "member" voted award. It was presented to Ann on November 21, 2009 by the United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians (USAGEM) at their annual awards show. 2009 marked the first year for USAGEM to offer a "Songwriter of the Year" award, so Ann feels especially honored to be their first.

2006

Sapphire Award

This is a "Board of Directors" selected award presented to Ann by the United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians (USAGEM). This award is presented to the person who has shown great participation without any accolades. They have supported USAGEM in every way. They have been faithful in attendance, traveling a great distance to participate in all functions.

2000

Most Promising Co-Songwriter of the Year
(Traditional Gospel Devision)

This award was presented to Ann's co-writer Ken Byford by the North American Country Music Association, Int'l (NACMAI) at their yearly convention in Pigeon Forge, TN. Ann was not able to attend, so Ken accepted the award for both himself and Ann. Most Promising Co-Songwriter of the Year
(Traditional Gospel Division)

1999

Female Entertainer of the Year
(Traditional Gospel Division)

Most Promising Female Vocalist
(Traditional Gospel Division)

These awards were presented to Ann by the North American Country Music Association, Int'l (NACMAI) at their annual convention in Pigeon Forge, TN. These awards are very special to Ann, as they gave her the encouragement to pursue her music career.

NOMINATIONS:

2010

The United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians (USAGEM) placed Ann in the top nominees for Songwriter of the Year, and Female Vocalist.

2008

The United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians (USAGEM) placed Ann in the top 5 nominees for Christian Country Crown Jewel and Soloist of the Year.

2007

The United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians (USAGEM) placed Ann in the top 5 nominees for Christian Country Crown Jewel , Soloist of the Year, and Song of the Year (based on Ann's song "Tending To Todd", which she co-wrote with Lynn Fox of The Fox Brothers)

2006

The Christian Country Music Association (CCMA) nominated Ann for Songwriter of the Year. The Country Gospel Music Guild (CGMG) nominated Ann for Female Songwriter.